NACE Career Competencies for a Career-Ready Workforce
As the global economy becomes increasingly driven by automation and rapidly shifting technical requirements, the National Association of Colleges and Employers has identified eight “career readiness competencies” that define the modern workforce. While many institutions view these as elective goals, the University of Lynchburg has integrated them into the core of its student experience.
Solving the Physician Shortage Starts With PAs and Avoiding Global ‘Brain Drain’
The physician shortage is not a new problem, but solutions to the crisis are evolving rapidly. Some proposals may appear effective on paper but risk creating larger systemic issues later; others require thoughtful planning now to secure benefits for decades to come.
Why the PA Role is Uniquely Suited for Global Health
By 2030, the World Health Organization projects a shortage of 11 million healthcare workers, particularly in low and middle-income countries. This shortfall will affect all areas of care including primary care, disaster response, and humanitarian work. Filling these gaps requires flexible and highly skilled clinicians who can adapt in various contexts.
Unpacking Top Athletic Training Grad Programs
A degree in athletic training from a top graduate program can be the game changer that sets you apart. It’s a field that combines sports, medicine, and wellness, opening doors to exciting and fulfilling careers. But, with many programs, selecting the right one can appear formidable.
The Blame Game: Not All Data Breaches Are the Same
When a breach hits the news, we imagine the public response is outrage, boycotts, demands for compensation, jokes at the company’s expense, and a feeling that the organization should be embarrassed to show its face in public. However, at other times, the conversation veers off course, and blame falls on the people who were hit. Suddenly, it’s not “How could the company let this happen?” It’s “Why were those people so careless?”
What Do Colleges Look at When You Apply?
How the college admissions process really works behind the scene. Applying to college can feel like a mystery. Students often wonder what colleges care about most and how decisions are really made. The truth is simpler than it seems. College admissions is not a test of whether a student is “good enough.” It is a […]
Inside African American Family Dynamics: Growing Up in Single- and Two-Parent Homes
What does it really mean to grow up in a single-parent or two-parent home? In a new University of Lynchburg dissertation, alum Dee Brown ’23 EdD listens to African American adults in Lynchburg as they share how family structure shaped their paths in school, work, and relationships.
Zombie Apocalypse Survival? The Odds Aren’t in Your Favor
You and your friends are watching a zombie show, and someone asks, “Zombie apocalypse — would you survive?” You go around the room, bragging about your cardio, your camping skills, or your aim. It’s a fun game. But what happens if you stop guessing and start doing the math?